This video introduces the instructor of the course (Glenn Stutzky) and provides a basic description of its content. This fully online course will be offered at Michigan State University in the Summer A term, as Social Work (SW)290, Section 731. The course will begin July 2, 2012. I worked with Mr. Stutzky in developing the course.

The question at the center of this course is, “How do humans behave in catastrophic times?” Does their behavior change in the midst of trying to survive and the decisions they face? We will examine major catastrophic events from the past, look to potential future events, and consider a concept for increasing our chances of survival.